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English
Description
"Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately)...
2) Human body
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Series
Language
English
Description
Focusing on contemporary and historical developments in the study of human anatomy, this features clear, age appropriate text, photographs, charts, graphics, and 3-D models highlighting the inner workings of our bodies -- from the framework of our skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make our bodies work. In this updated edition, kids can discover how muscles and joints help us move, find out how x-rays work, see the network of nerves inside...
Author
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"We humans like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are supposedly evolution's greatest creation, why do we havesuch bad knees? Why do we catch head colds so often--two hundred times more often than a dog? How come our wrists have so many useless bones? Why is the vast majority of our genetic code pointless? And are we really supposed to swallow and breathe throughthe same narrow tube? Surely there's been some kind of mistake....
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Co
Pub. Date
2007, c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shows children how their bodies work under their skin to keep their lungs breathing, their heart beating, their ears hearing, and their eyes seeing, with flaps to lift to see it all happen.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goosebump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. We can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results. In this lively, lucid book, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles....
13) Human body
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Take a journey from head to toe and discover the amazing way your body works.
14) Human body
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Introduces the functions of the human body, including the musculoskeletal system, the digestive system, the reproductive system, and the nervous system, and describes how cells and DNA function.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This photographic information book features facts about the human body. Children can read about the bones that make up a skeleton, what organs - like the heart and lungs - do, and how DNA makes us all unique. Kids can also discover facts about body processes, like respiration, digestion, and circulation.
Author
Publisher
Pavilion
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
The detectives may be small, but they are mighty good at exploring! Join them on their voyage of discovery around the human body - see beyond the outer skin, delve deep behind the eyes, learn about your hair, examine the nose, eyes, ears and mouth, discover how you grow and move. Grab your magnifying glass and examine the body's brain, blood system, nerves, goose pimples and lots more! When you're done, why not have a look at your own amazing body?...
18) Your body
Author
Publisher
EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the human body, explaining what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes, and how skin gives you a waterproof covering.
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